H.R. 5764 · Passed House · Commerce

AI for Main Street Act

Sponsor: Mark Alford (R-MO)

What it does

• Require Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence tools and technologies.
• Direct SBDCs to provide best practices guidance for using artificial intelligence in business operations.
• Mandate SBDCs to offer guidance on using artificial intelligence for business continuity and contingency planning.

Official summary

AI for Main Street Act This bill requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence, including by providing best practices for using artificial intelligence and guidance about using artificial intelligence to plan for unexpected circumstances.

Latest action

Jan 26, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship